HISTORY

Zhang Sah Martial Arts is continually being shaped by its commitment to carrying out its mission. Today, Zhang Sah continues to evolve as a multi–department wellness organization offering an array of innovative martial arts study curricula, child and youth development, and educational programming.

Milestones:

In 1995 Gold Medal Karate is founded by Master Salvatore J Sandone at the Capitola recreation Center at 9th and Federal Streets; Philadelphia, PA.

Due to accelerated class growth by 1996, the school is relocated to 928 Christian Street; Philadelphia, PA

By 2001, Gold Medal Karate designs and builds a second dojo at its 530 Bainbridge location.

In 2002, Kodokan Judo is introduced to and taught at Gold Medal Karate.

The trade name of “Zhang Sah” is adopted in 2003.

May 2003 – After-school program is awarded national accreditation from the National After-School Association (NAA) and becomes the first and currently the only NAA accredited martial arts program in the United States of America.

June 2003 – A second school opens at 3901 Conshohocken Ave, Philadelphia, PA.

The year 2005 represents the first class of fully matriculated students who earned black belts through the after school program.

In 2006, Master Sandone introduces the Budo curriculum.

2007 Begin annual fitness evaluations of student performance

2008 adopted Long Term Athletic Development framework and Introduced Project based Learning model